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AGREED the decisions as a true recording of proceedings.
AGREED that the report be accepted and progress was noted relating to the Best Start in Life Area of Focus. The PSB supported identifying Leads for Regional Delivery Plan Priority for Improvement 5, reviewed and made comments on the draft Regional BSiL Delivery Plan and associated documents.
AGREED that the report be accepted and noted the progress detailed in the third Annual Report against the Gwent Well-being Plan. The Committee provided feedback and comments for consideration by the PSB and approved for the draft to be presented at the next PSB meeting.
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The following apologies for absence were received from:- Blaenau Gwent CBC Councillor E. Jones Torfaen CBC Councillor D.H. Williams Newport CC Councillor D. Harvey (Vice-Chair)
No declarations of interest or dispensations were reported.
Decision as recorded
AGREED the decisions as a true recording of proceedings.
Consideration was given to the decisions of the meeting held on 23rd June, 2026. The Committee AGREED the decisions as a true recording of proceedings.
The following actions were outstanding from the previous meetings:- June 2026 Best Start in Life: PSB Progress Update ACTION: A joint meeting to be arranged between the Public Services Board and Regional Partnership Board to strengthen collaboration and address shared priorities. UPDATE: It was confirmed that the joint meeting has not yet taken place, however it is in progress and planned, with discussions held with both Chairs to support facilitation. The meeting is expected to take place once related work (including wellbeing and population needs assessments) has been completed, likely in the autumn. To be followed up with RPB colleagues. STATUS: Partially completed GWENT CLIMATE CHANGE RISK ASSESSMENT (CCRA) ACTION: Utilities Engagement in Climate Risk Work – engage utility companies such as power providers and Welsh Water for more detailed local data and vulnerability analysis in ongoing climate change risk work. (NRW) UPDATE: No specific update was provided on engagement with utility companies. While wider collaboration across organisations was referenced, there was no explicit confirmation that utility providers have been engaged at this stage. STATUS: No update provided ACTION: Monitoring and Timelines for Climate Change Risk Assessment – establish suggested timelines and monitoring mechanisms for the response to the Climate Change Risk Assessment to ensure ongoing activity and prevent stagnation. (NRW) UPDATE: An initial approach is emerging, with partner organisations now being asked to identify their top three priorities from the CCRA to inform next steps. However, no detailed timelines or formal monitoring framework were presented at this meeting. STATUS: Partially completed ACTION: Engage with young people early in the climate risk conversation. UPDATE: The importance of engaging with young people was reaffirmed. This is being taken forward through the development of a regional communications and engagement programme, which will include children and young people. However, limited detail was provided on specific engagement activity delivered to date. STATUS: Partially completed
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and progress was noted relating to the Best Start in Life Area of Focus. The PSB supported identifying Leads for Regional Delivery Plan Priority for Improvement 5, reviewed and made comments on the draft Regional BSiL Delivery Plan and associated documents.
Consideration was given to the joint report of the Consultant in Public Health; the Principal Public Health Practitioner and Senior Public Health Practitioner, ABUHB. ACTION: Suggest to PSB level for another local authority partner(s) to lead Priority 5 on maximising family income and help shape a regional approach. ACTION: Assess the availability and quality of baseline data across all six priorities, identify gaps, and develop measures that can report outcomes for disadvantaged and protected groups. The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and progress was noted relating to the Best Start in Life Area of Focus. The PSB supported identifying Leads for Regional Delivery Plan Priority for Improvement 5, reviewed and made comments on the draft Regional BSiL Delivery Plan and associated documents.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and noted the progress detailed in the third Annual Report against the Gwent Well-being Plan. The Committee provided feedback and comments for consideration by the PSB and approved for the draft to be presented at the next PSB meeting.
Consideration was given to the report. ACTION: Consider updating this and future PSB annual reports to highlight measurable achievements by the PSB and correct the relevant 2024–25 and 2025–26 references in this draft. The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and noted the progress detailed in the third Annual Report against the Gwent Well-being Plan. The Committee provided feedback and comments for consideration by the PSB and approved for the draft to be presented at the next PSB meeting.
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